E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Wednesday.
Woden-es or Odin-es Day, called by the French “Mercredi” (Mercury’s Day). The Persians regard it as a “red-letter day,” because the moon was created on the fourth day. (Genesis iv. 14–19.)
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But the last Wednesday of November is called “Black Wednesday.”
But the last Wednesday of November is called “Black Wednesday.”
